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Wildlife
Listening to the Sounds of Extinct Birds
Digital audio recordings of species we've lost let us hear what the world used to sound like and could inspire efforts to protect what's left.
Digital audio recordings of species we've lost let us hear what the world used to sound like and could inspire efforts to protect what's left.
The Surprising Biodiversity Hidden in the World’s Fragile Mangrove Forests
New research finds mangroves host thousands of unique insect species — and these trees are more vulnerable than previously understood.
New research finds mangroves host thousands of unique insect species — and these trees are more vulnerable than previously understood.
7 Exciting Ways Researchers Study Elusive and Endangered Wildlife
New and developing technologies are helping to push conservation efforts at a critical time.
New and developing technologies are helping to push conservation efforts at a critical time.
What’s Needed to Save Wolverines? A New Study Has Answers
Policymakers can’t hide behind a lack of research anymore when it comes to enacting meaningful conservation measures to protect dwindling wolverine populations.
Policymakers can’t hide behind a lack of research anymore when it comes to enacting meaningful conservation measures to protect dwindling wolverine populations.
This Unsung Aquatic Hero Could Get a Big Boost From Dam Removals
Freshwater mussels are some of the most imperiled species in North America. Experts say we can change that by rethinking our infrastructure.
Freshwater mussels are some of the most imperiled species in North America. Experts say we can change that by rethinking our infrastructure.
Cargo, With a Side of Hornets, Flies and Crabs
Global shipping is moving invasive species around the world. Can world governments agree on necessary preventative measures?
Global shipping is moving invasive species around the world. Can world governments agree on necessary preventative measures?
How to Save Sharks and Rays From Extinction
New research reveals that one third of sharks and their relatives are at risk. But the scientists say several clear policy choices can help.
New research reveals that one third of sharks and their relatives are at risk. But the scientists say several clear policy choices can help.
Behind the Science: How Do We Know How Many Shark Species Are at Risk?
A troubling new report finds that one third of sharks and their relatives are threatened with extinction. How did the international research team perform this analysis during the pandemic?
A troubling new report finds that one third of sharks and their relatives are threatened with extinction. How did the international research team perform this analysis during the pandemic?
Invasive Species Are Threatening Antarctica’s Fragile Ecosystems
Keeping Antarctica pristine is becoming more challenging with growing threats from human activity and climate change.
Keeping Antarctica pristine is becoming more challenging with growing threats from human activity and climate change.